The Court spokesperson said in a statement that judges approved a few hours ago the request of the German district attorney´s office, which will prosecute Mr. Elder for his alleged involvement in the plot.

The Perugia District Attorney´s Office, on the other hand, announced that, as a result of the court’s decision, Elder, arrested on December 9, has already been ordered to be handed over to German authorities.

During the hearing, the accused acknowledged he opposed the German government and was a politician persecuted for his right-wing ideas, but said that he is not a member of any criminal organization.

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